Situated near an opera house, a theater and a museum the 4-star The Empire Hotel boasts designer rooms overlooking the park. An example of classic architecture, this hotel was opened in 1925 and was fully restored in 2007.

The hotel is set in an excellent location 2 km away from New York Public Library. The property is set within 7 km distance from the city center.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant at The Empire Hotel features panoramic views and serves seasonal meals. Guests can unwind at the Lobby bar, serving a wide range of wines, cocktails and beers as well as light food and seafood. Ed's Chowder House and The Empire Lobby Bar are located within 50 meters away.

All visitors are offered a full breakfast for a fee.

Services

The hotel offers limousines for rent to explore the local sites.

Relax

The property features cribs and babysitting for children. For active guests fitness classes and a gym are provided.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel at USD 10 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at USD 60 per day.

Year renovated: 2007.
Number of floors: 15.
Number of rooms: 426.

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Facilities

Paid Wi-Fi

USD 10 per day

Parking

USD 60 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour check-in

24-hour reception

24-hour room service

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Shuttle

Airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Airport shuttle

24-hour room service

Housekeeping

Car rental

Laundry

Dry cleaning

Tours/Ticket assistance

Wake up service

Shoe shine service

Newspaper service

Dining

Restaurant

Poolside snack bar

Business

Business centre

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Business services

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sun terrace

Spa centre

Solarium

Room view

City view

Courtyard view

Room features

Paid Wi-Fi in rooms

Individual air conditioning

Heating

Free in-room safe

Mini-bar

Sitting area

Dressing area

Terrace

Tea and coffee facilities

Turndown service

Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Shower

Hair dryer

Bathrobe

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Cable/ Satellite television

Paid films

Voice mail

AM/FM alarm clock

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Good to know

Check-infrom 12 pmFREECheck-outuntil 12 pmFREE

PetsPets are allowed on request.

Cancellation

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Rooms and availability

4

Standard Double Room

Courtyard view

1 Queen-size bed

1 Queen-size bed, 1 Single bed

4 persons

In the Room

Shower

Heating

Air conditioning

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4

Junior Suite

City view

1 King-size bed

1 King-size bed, 2 Double beds, 1 Double bed

4 persons

In the Room

Shower

Bathtub

Air conditioning

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4

Superior Room

City view

2 Double beds

2 Double beds, 1 Double bed, 2 Single beds

4 persons

In the Room

Shower

Heating

Air conditioning

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4

Superior King Guest Room

City view

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

3 persons

In the Room

Shower

Heating

Air conditioning

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4

Deluxe King Room

280 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

2 persons

In the Room

Shower

Heating

Air conditioning

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Room Matrimonial

2 persons

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Single Room

1 Single bed

1 Single bed, 1 Queen-size bed

1 person

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Junior King Suite

1 King-size bed

1 King-size bed, 1 Single bed, 1 Double bed or 1 Queen-size bed

2 persons

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Superior Single Room

1 King-size bed

1 King-size bed, 1 Single bed, 1 Double bed

1 person

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Superior Triple Room

2 Double beds

2 Double beds, Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons

3 persons

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Superior Quadruple Room

Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons

4 persons

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Double bed

2 persons

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Deluxe Single Room

1 Double bed

1 person

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Location

Nearby

Restaurants

City landmarks

Jewish Childrens Learning LabJewish Childrens Learning Lab1400 ft

Museum of American Flk Art LibMuseum of American Flk Art Lib2000 ft

A Choice NannyA Choice Nanny2700 ft

American Dance FestivalAmerican Dance Festival2700 ft

John Jay College of CriminalJohn Jay College of Criminal1000 ft

American Academy MC AllisterAmerican Academy MC Allister1700 ft

Interboro Institute IncInterboro Institute Inc1700 ft

Mandl Allied Health School IncMandl Allied Health School Inc2700 ft

Golden NuggetGolden Nugget2700 ft

New York City Ballet New York City Ballet 300 ftLincoln Center's New York State Theater, New York City

American Ballet TheatreAmerican Ballet Theatre300 ftPerformances are hosted at 2 venues:, New York City

Rating by category:

The staff were excellent and easy to speak with. The room was very quite, except for the air conditioning.

The shower had a wood platform that was moldy. The rest of the room was very clean.

The Empire Hotel - New York

Older travelers

6.0

Good

Location

Front desk had attitude. Terminology mix up...when we asked what time spa opened thinking spa & gym same, they said 11:00 am...when I questioned getting in to work out facility the them said 24 hours, spa separate.

The Empire Hotel - New York

Single

7.4

Very good

The rooms were tastefully designed & the bed was turned down for the night.

The Empire Hotel - New York

Older travelers

10.0

Exclusive

fantastic location in new york for central park sightseeing&restaurants&shopping

The Empire Hotel - New York

Older travelers

5.0

Guest rating

Location

The toilet did not work. I asked the receptionest to send a plumber up
and fix it becasue it was unhealthy to leave a toilet bowl that way. I
waited three hours. I then told houskeeping and within 2 minuites the
plumbers came up and replaced parts of the water tank in toilet.
Housekeeping should be commended. Micheline of Reception should be more
responsive. The room #340 was on the inside and thruout the nite we
heard the noise of a generator outside window. I asked to change room at
8"30 am. IT wasn't until after I asked reception again at 2pm and then
at 3:30pm to have room changed. FINALLY they gave us a room on 10th
floor (#1040) on the same inside of building and again the noise from
the motor was present and disturbing for the second nite stay. Hey,
reception do you know what you are doing? It's about service! Get rid of
the ones in reception now and promote the ones in hOUSEKEEPING to
reception. THEY deserve it.

The Empire Hotel - New York

Single

9.6

Exclusive

The location is very good (subwaystop near and easy to get to downtown
Manhattan, Times Square etc). The Staff at the receotion is competent
and helpful.

The Empire Hotel - New York

Single

7.4

Very good

Was ok overall...not superb

Shower curtains too short
Water all over floor constantly
Unacceptable
Manager notified...not sure if will be corrected
Some furniture requires updating

The Empire Hotel - New York

Couple

9.2

Superb

Empire is in a great location. Close to arts, shopping, good eats and Central Park. The hotel has a great "vibe" and was a fun stay. I'd book again and probably will when I visit the city again next summer.

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Single

10.0

Exclusive

The staff was warm and friendly as well as professional. They upgraded
my room to a Superior King on arrival.The room was immaculate with
freshly ironed Frette Duvet, sheets and towels. The complimentary
toiletries were high end Occitane. Fresh cookies arrived with evening
turn-down. The mini-bar included adaptors for foreign travelers as well
as any gadget you can imagine. The modern chocolate brown and white
decor was gorgeous. The view from my room overlooked Lincoln Center and
the Christmas tree at the Metropolitan Opera House. It was a lovely
experience all the way around. After years of walking by the Empire
Hotel, I discovered it was a hidden gem.

The Empire Hotel - New York

Single

5.8

Guest rating

Location

The sound proofing of the bedrooms is terrible. You constantly hear
everything said in the corridor and in neighboring rooms. As a result
you also have no privacy in your own bedroom. I must have stayed in over
100 hotels and I never experienced anything like this before. Also the
elevators were frequently out of order and the shower in the bedroom
kept leaking all over the bathroom.

Service is terrible. We had reservations for two nights. I arrived later than my daughter who had all my credit card information to check into the room. They confirmed her relationship to me on the phone but refused to let her check into the room. I arrived seven hours later around 10:30 and we checked in. No towels in our room. Called, waited, called three times and waited. Finally they arrived at 12:00 midnight. Very bad service from desk clerk and conceirge. For that reason, I disliked this hotel; other than that, it was fine. They gave us an upgrade to placate us, but towels should have been in the room.

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Single

6.6

Good

Its location is superb for theater or Lincoln Center goers. If you are a
ballet or opera fan, you never need to take a taxi...all assortments of
restaurants abound in the area, just a hop across the street for an
opera or ballet performance at Lincoln center, or a few short blocks
away for the theater district. Their rooftop garden and bar is wonderful
for a pre theater drink, with fabulous views.

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The STANDARD rooms are very small and the bathrooms are really a joke...more like a phone booth. The lighting is horrible.
If you wanted a simple pot of coffee from room service, the cost was somewhere around $17...quite ridiculous, even by New York City standards...Just hop downstairs to the Starbucks on the corner.

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Group of friends

8.2

Fabulous

The bar was most friendly and accommodating. Breakfast at the Chowder
house was great. Our rooms were always made on time and efficiently.
It was within walking distance of a lot of places, across the street
from Lincoln Center, good Italian restaurant, a good French
restaurant, lots of cabs, close to Central Park etc. It was
convenient. Staff was very friendly.

Wall paper in the hallway, too dark and consuming.

The Empire Hotel - New York

Older travelers

6.6

Good

Excellent location. Good accomodations in terms of room size.

Sluggish elevators, one or two were out of order over the weekend,
making it very hard to go up and down, particularly in the morning and
at noon. Had to walk down the stairs to the lobby carrying a heavy piece
of luggage after waiting for over 10 minutes for an elevator; all that
stopped were completely full, impossible to get in.
Internet service provided by a third party is also a problem. It is not charged directly to your room. And costs US 12.95 for a 24h period. I logged in online, had to enter all credit card billing info, got the confirmation receipt and simply could not get access to the internet. Had to call the reception, which simply transferred the call to the internet service provider. It took me nearly 15 minutes to solve it. Had to call again in the following day since no internet access in the morning again. And the hotel charged the calls they made to me! Simply outrageous!
The room I stayed, though spacious and comfortable, had some inconvenient issues with the bathroom. A shower made it simply get soaked since there is no curtain nor glass window dividing/separating the tube/shower. Called the room service and was told that there is nothing missing and some rooms are like this and they could send me some extra towels to dry the floor (which simply disappeared on the following day).

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Group of friends

9.6

Exclusive

The location was perfect,walking distance to everything, close to transport, clean location, great eating places around the area and good variety of shops.